Maytag HE21250S User Manual download pdf (Page 19)

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)

Thermostat Adjustments

If the upper thermostat is adjusted above the factory preset

point of 120°F (Hot), it cannot be set higher than the lower

thermostat setting. Read all warnings in the “Temperature

Regulation” section before proceeding.

UPPER THERMOSTAT

1. Turn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the

junction box.

A WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing

any access panels or servicing the water heater,

make sure the electrical supply to the water heater

is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

2. Take off the access panel and fold away the insulation.

3, The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned

clockwise {f to increase the temperature setting or

counter clockwise ^ to decrease the temperature

setting.

4, Fold the insulation back in place and replace the access

panel.

5. Turn “ON” the power supply.

Temperature-Pressure Relief

Valve Operation

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually oper

ated at least once a year.

AWARNING

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be

manually operated at least once a year. Caution

should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front

of or around the outlet of the temperature-pres

sure relief valve discharge line, and (

2) the water

manually discharged wITI not cause any property

damage or bodily injury. The water may be

extremely hot.

If after manually operating the valve, it fails to

completely reset and continues to release water,

immediately close the cold water inlet to the water

heater, follow the draining Instructions, and

replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with

a new one.

LOWER THERMOSTAT

The adjustment dial can be turned clockwise {f ^) to

increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise

(/" ^) to decrease the temperature setting.

Failure to Install and maintain a new properly listed tempera

ture-pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from

any claim which might result from excessive temperamre or

pressure.

AWARNING

If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the

appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this

may be due to thermal expansion. Your water

heater may have a check valve installed in the

water line or a water meter with a check valve. Call

Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an

authorized servicer. Do not plug the temperature-

pressure relief valve.

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